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We have become quite the fan of the long weekend. Instead of using all of your PTO on one or two long…

After a year of not being able to GO anywhere or DO much outside of the house, we were all itching to…

For the first time in 511 days, I went to an airport, boarded a plane, and flew to another city. I can’t…

Chicago may be my new favorite city to visit. It’s a cheap, short flight to two different airports or an easy 7-8…

After a month of sickness in the Schwannema household (pneumonia and HFM), several extra crazy weeks at work, and too many late…

I just finished filling out the paperwork for Skyler’s college savings account. Who knows if this kid will go to college or…

I wanted to share the map of Nashville that I share with visiting friends and family. This is what I give to…

This post will be updated throughout the year with a review of every book that I read. Stats to Date: Dec 31,…

One of the ways that the pandemic has affected the way we think about travel is that we’re currently looking for ways…

It’s a good thing my livelihood does not depend on me writing consistently, regularly, or on a schedule because I. Can not.…

This time, two years ago, our city was in shambles after the March 2 tornado raged through neighborhoods, decimating homes and schools…

How many of you have a very loud, very persistent Inner Critic voice? On a recent trip to NYC, I had to have…

We had the privilege to see three fantastic shows during our New Year’s trip to Manhattan, and I realized after the fact…

The other day, when I was off work, I decided to pick Skyler up from school early to sneak in a few…

Yep. I’m that mom who took a not-quite-3-year-old to see a stage musical. And ya know what? It was a great experience!…

We had to recently say goodbye to a dear friend: my ceramic hula man. This hula man was gifted to me for…

I beat my reading goal again this year! Huzzah! 66 books down. I guess being unemployed during a pandemic makes for more…